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Ten sites win Green Flag Awards for park management

Chloe Hughes
BBC News, West Midlands
Telford and Wrekin Council A group of men and women are standing in a green park with trees and bushes in the background. They are holding a large green and white flag between them that reads "green flag award 2025/26". There is a dog sitting next to the group, it is red in colour.Telford and Wrekin Council
Eight sites in Telford and Wrekin have been given the award

Ten open spaces across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin have been given Green Flag Awards.

The scheme recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces across the UK.

Telford and Wrekin Council said it had been awarded a record number of eight times, while Shropshire Council recieved two.

"Achieving a record number of Green Flag Awards is fantastic - it reflects the pride we take in these green spaces as well as the community pride shown by our incredible volunteers," said councillor Carolyn Healy, from Telford's authority.

Where are the Green Flag awarded sites?

Shropshire Council A wide aerial view of a large park. The river Severn is curving through the middle of it, with thousands of trees in clusters on either side, as well as green fields. In the distance there are tall hills and white clouds.Shropshire Council
The Severn Valley Country Park

Telford and Wrekin:

  • Victoria Park, Newport
  • Bowring Park, Wellington
  • Apley Woods Local Nature Reserve, Telford
  • Telford Town Park
  • Dothill and Shawbirch Local Nature Reserve, Wellington
  • Dawley Park
  • Dale End Park, Coalbrookdale
  • Hartshill Park, Telford

Shropshire:

  • Severn Valley Country Park, Alveley
  • The Mere, Ellesmere

"We know just how much our residents value these green havens – they're places to relax, connect and enjoy nature," said Healy.

"That's why we continue to invest in them, and why the support of Friends' groups is so vital.

"Their commitment ensures our parks and woodlands remain welcoming, well-maintained and full of life."

It is the 10th consecutive year that Telford Town Park has been awarded the accolade.

Shropshire Council A wide aerial picture of a large lake with a small tree-filled island in it. The lake is surrounded by trees, bushes and green fields as well as farmland. Shropshire Council
The Mere, Ellesmere

Additionally, Stanmore Country Park, in Bridgnorth, was given a Green Flag community award - which recognises sites managed by voluntary and community groups.

"Awards such as this just goes to show the hard work and effort that goes into maintaining our country parks by the amazing staff and volunteers involved, and they should be immensely proud of themselves," said councillor James Own, cabinet member for housing and leisure in Shropshire.

"I really would recommend all residents, especially with the summer holidays on the way, consider visiting some of our beautiful outdoor spaces such as these as a fun, free and healthy day out."

Telford Town Park retains its crown for a tenth consecutive year

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